Baseline data analysis as a tool for predicting the conservation value of tropical coastal habitats in the Indo-Pacific [An article from: Ocean and Coastal Management]

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Coral Cay Conservation, a United Kingdom-based not-for-profit organization, operates using teams of international volunteers to conduct coral reef and tropical marine resource assessments in order to provide a baseline of data to facilitate marine resource management. This modus operandi provides the resources necessary to conduct a detailed study at minimal cost to the host country partners. This paper introduces a technique of data analysis to define the conservation value of the shallow (